Pilot

S01E01·7.6·September 22, 2003·30m·CBS

Carefree jingle writer Charlie Harper has his lifestyle altered when his uptight brother and his 10-year-old nephew move in with him.

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#10In Season 1of 24 rated episodes

#39All-timeof 262 rated episodes

+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5

2003First airedSeptember 22, 2003

Guest stars

Kristin Baueras Laura

Eugene Byrdas Lenny

Thomas F. Wilsonas Mike

Frankie Jay Allisonas Rodney

Eddie Gorodetskyas Doug

Dan Fosteras Ken

Louisette Geissas Karen

James BurrowsDirector

Chuck LorreWriter

Lee AronsohnWriter

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